Card Counting Simulator

Of if the seed number is different then the shoes will be randomly different. For example shoes with a seed of 168 will be different than shoes with a seed of 169.

But shoes of 168 will always be the same for runs with the seed set to 168.

Ands shoes of 169 will always be the same with the seed of 169.

And it doesn't matter if the numbers are close together. 168 and 169 could be just as different as any other pair of numbers.

So it's just hopefully a way of giving random and repeatable options. The default of 0 always gives random so if someone just wants random then they don't have to bother with the seed number.

But if they want to compare things with the same shoes then can just pick a specific number.

Phil

Sorry about the late replies, just saw this today.

I updated the simulator. It is hopefully simplified and there is an updated results chart and graphs with results.

It also accumulates and averages multiple runs for the same count indices. You can reset the averages and start over as well.

Changing the count indices or count type also starts new runs and averages. However the runs for each set of count indices are preserved in case of returning to a set previously used.

It is at 

https://www.blackjack-hack.com

Phil

I added full strategy variation tables for hit/stand decisions and hard double downs.

If a strategy number is left blank then basic strategy is used.

If a number is entered the variation is started at the number entered. For example if the 16 vs. 10 variation is entered as 0 then 16 vs. 10 will be stood on at counts of 0 or above and hit at counts or less than 0.

Another example: If 12 vs. 4 is entered as -1 then 12 vs. 4 will be hit at -1 or below and stood at 0 or above.

One can enter whatever numbers one wants to or leave blank.

https://www.blackjack-hack.com

 

Where do your indices come from?

Don

The usual convention is for the index number to be the count at which to stand or double. Your 16 vs T example meets this convention, but your 12 vs 4 example does not. Convention would be to enter 0 into your strategy table to indicate that we stand at 0 or greater.

I realize that your intention was to indicate when to deviate from basic strategy, but that's just not how index number tables are generally presented.

Thank you for pointing that out. I have updated the program.

So now for example with the 12 vs. 4 variation set to -1 will stand at -1 or above. To stand at 0 or above enter 0.

All the variations indicate to stand at the specified number or above or to double at the specified number or above.
 

"All the variations indicate to stand at the specified number or above or to double at the specified number or above."

Same for split, surrender, and insurance.

Don

Yes, thanks. I still need to variation tables for splits and soft doubles and add surrender.

Phil

I mean - add variation tables

I didn't see your question before. I previously had the indices in groups so I was trying to enter values that were close to what the indices would be for hi-lo. I looked at hi-lo indices from Standford Wong's Professional Blackjack but tried to approximate for each group I had and I was also trying some things on my own so it did not really correspond to his values.

The tables are now specific but indices default to blank (basic strategy). The user can enter indices for the count they use or would like to try.

The user can try any count (can change from the hi-lo default) and enter indices they use or would like to try as well as change any of the fields such as betting levels or playing rules. 

Am hoping the usefulness of this will be for people to try whatever count and indices they normally use or want to try for the games they play against. Or add an index or indices or leave one or some out if they would like.

However it may be useful to eventually have some default choices for counts and indices.

- Phil

I have updated the simulator at https://www.blackjack-hack.com to provide more control over basic strategy and strategy variations.

I have also added options to quit a shoe at counts below a specified level.

The simulator loads with a default basic strategy and this can be changed. The Hit, Stand, Double, or Split decisions can be changed but also the decision can be specified as a strategy variation count in the cells of the strategy tables. Some plays that would normally not be varied in basic strategy or with an index number are not changeable.

Symbols In The Strategy Tables:  S - Stand    H- Hit    P - Split    Ph - Split unless no double after split  
                                                       Or a Count Value at which to vary the strategy decision

If a number is entered then Stand, Double, Split, or Soft Double Decisions are taken if the count is at or above the specified count for that play. An exception to this is 8, 8 vs. 10 and A. If a count is entered for 8, 8 vs. 10 or A the simulator will Stand instead of Split at or above the specified count. For A7 vs. A the default is to hit (H). This of course can be changed to stand (S) if desired. If a count is entered for the A7 vs. A cell the simulator will Stand at that count or greater. 

In addition I have added 2 options to quit a shoe below a specified count. They default to blank in which case there is no effect on the simulation.

The first option will quit the shoe anytime the count falls below the specified count. The second option will also quit the shoe below a specified count but only after a specified number of cards are gone. Both, neither or either one of the options can be used.

If a shoe is quit then the simulation assumes the player sits out the remainder of the shoe and resumes play with the start of the next shoe. 

Thanks

Phil